These Italian-style chicken breasts are a tasty low-carb dinner option for a hungry family. Filled with Parma ham, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil, this is the perfect high-protein option for busy weeknights.
Full recipe & tips (Italian Cheese Stuffed Chicken):
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
1 tbsp butter, ghee or olive oil (15 ml)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh spinach (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided (30 ml)
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup fresh basil
4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (900 g/ 2 lb)
4 slices of Parma ham (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella (170 g/ 6 oz)
good pinch of sea salt and pepper
Nutrition facts per serving (serving size is 1 chicken breast):
Total carbs: 5.1 g
Net carbs: 4 g
Protein: 65.8 g
Fat: 25.8 g
Energy: 528 kcal (calories)
Carbs (3%) : Protein (51%) : Fat (46%)
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